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As domestic violence death toll mounts in N.S., calls come to fund support agencies

As domestic violence death toll mounts in N.S., calls come to fund support agencies

HALIFAX — Experts on domestic violence say a series of deaths in Nova Scotia over the past three months highlight the need to improve funding for the programs that battle the root causes of intimate partner violence.
Quebec confirms 4 new cases in measles outbreak, warns of possible exposure

Quebec confirms 4 new cases in measles outbreak, warns of possible exposure

MONTREAL — Quebec’s health department is warning people who may have been exposed to measles in several regions of the province to monitor for symptoms amid a new outbreak of the disease.
'Support better care': Advocates argue need for mental health emergency service

'Support better care': Advocates argue need for mental health emergency service

Khalil Dorival knows what it's like to feel lonely.
Resident near Montreal injured in home invasion, struck with handgun

Resident near Montreal injured in home invasion, struck with handgun

MONTREAL — A man in his 50s was injured after being struck by a handgun during an overnight home invasion on Montreal's South Shore.
Quebec provincial police investigating death of baby southwest of Quebec City

Quebec provincial police investigating death of baby southwest of Quebec City

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police are investigating the death of a baby in the Chaudière-Appalaches region of the province.
WestJet denies compensation to Taylor Swift fan after flight cancellation

WestJet denies compensation to Taylor Swift fan after flight cancellation

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — WestJet has denied compensation to a devout Taylor Swift fan whose cancelled flight triggered a 10-hour drive through the night from Prince George to make the singer's shows in Vancouver last month.
'It's beautiful to see': Regina non-profit looks to open ribbon skirt regalia library

'It's beautiful to see': Regina non-profit looks to open ribbon skirt regalia library

REGINA — It's not uncommon for Claire Tuckanow to hear a sewing machine whirring in the background while she works inside Regina's mâmawêyatitân centre.
Thirty years on, is Quebec headed for another independence referendum?

Thirty years on, is Quebec headed for another independence referendum?

MONTREAL — Ten years ago, Jean-François Lisée predicted that Quebec’s independence movement would be reborn.
Want to cut back on alcohol? You may see conflicting advice on low-risk drink limits

Want to cut back on alcohol? You may see conflicting advice on low-risk drink limits

TORONTO — As some people try to cut down their drinking and embrace Dry January, they may look to Canada's health agencies for guidance — and find some conflicting advice.
Liberal caucus to meet Wednesday as calls mount for Trudeau to resign

Liberal caucus to meet Wednesday as calls mount for Trudeau to resign

OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau's Liberal caucus will meet on Wednesday as calls from MPs mount for the prime minister to step down.
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